Across
- 4. the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
- 8. prefer physical expressions of love over all other expressions
- 11. the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
- 13. a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged.
- 14. An affirmation of affection or deep caring, especially to a family member.
- 15. doing something for your partner that you know they would like
- 16. a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present
- 17. touch with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, reverence, or greeting.
- 18. hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
- 19. an intense feeling of deep affection.
Down
- 1. recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile.
- 2. the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work
- 3. Breakfast served to one in bed upon waking, commonly to show appreciation for the receiver
- 5. the state of being connected by blood or marriage
- 6. the date on which an event took place in a previous year.
- 7. the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
- 9. squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
- 10. crave spending “fruitful and attentive time” with the people closest to you
- 12. words that communicate your love, appreciation, and respect for another person
- 18. the imparting or exchanging of information or news.